Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
diehard
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
C1 adjective
differential
差异的
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
C1 noun
differentiation
差异化, 区分
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
C1 verb
diffuse
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
C1 noun
diffusion
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
C1 noun
dignitary
重要人物
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
C1 verb
digress
Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
C1 adjective
dilapidated
破旧的
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
C1 verb
dilate
扩展
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
C1 noun
diligence
勤奋
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
C1 verb
dilute
稀释
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
C1 noun
diminution
减少
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
C1 adjective
diminutive
极小的
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
C1 noun
Dimple
酒窝
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
C1 noun
din
噪音
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
C1 noun
dinghy
小艇
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
C1 adjective
Dingy
肮脏和阴沉的; 色彩暗淡
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
C1 noun
diorama
立体模型
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
C1 noun
diplomatic milestone
外交里程碑
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
C1 phrase
diplomatic resolution
外交解决方案
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
C1 adjective
Dire
严重的; 紧急的; 可怕的
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
C1 verb
disallow
不允许
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
C1 noun
disambiguation
消歧义
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
C1 verb
disarm
解除武装
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.